Cost of living in Germany compared to Cuba
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| Food | - 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is about the same as in Cuba | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (14 CUC) | 20 CUC | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (10 CUC) | 8 CUC | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.62 (4.37 CUC) | 3.88 CUC | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (1.16 CUC) | 2.13 CUC | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.94 (3.55 CUC) | 2.38 CUC | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.63 (3.17 CUC) | 1.67 CUC | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.60 (7 CUC) | 4.48 CUC | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.48 (2.99 CUC) | 3.92 CUC | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.51 (1.83 CUC) | 1.75 CUC | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (1.18 CUC) | 1.44 CUC | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (8 CUC) | 10 CUC | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.79 (2.16 CUC) | 3.07 CUC | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.16 (1.41 CUC) | 0.72 CUC | + 95% | |
| Housing | + 122% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 122% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,431 (1,728 CUC) | 517 CUC | + 234% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,217 (1,469 CUC) | 273 CUC | + 439% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €165 (199 CUC) | 50 CUC | + 298% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €973 (1,175 CUC) | 303 CUC | + 288% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €694 (838 CUC) | 261 CUC | + 221% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €113 (136 CUC) | 43 CUC | + 218% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (30 CUC) | 52 CUC | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €359 (434 CUC) | 548 CUC | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 (117 CUC) | 163 CUC | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.62 (7 CUC) | 6 CUC | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (18 CUC) | 5.35 CUC | + 238% | |
| Clothes | + 91% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 91% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 (94 CUC) | 34 CUC | + 181% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (45 CUC) | 26 CUC | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (104 CUC) | 76 CUC | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (136 CUC) | 65 CUC | + 109% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 43% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,534 (28,410 CUC) | 51,968 CUC | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.29 (1.56 CUC) | 1.22 CUC | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €71 (86 CUC) | 23 CUC | + 268% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 31% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (9 CUC) | 3.83 CUC | + 125% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (12 CUC) | 5.90 CUC | + 102% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €57 (68 CUC) | 51 CUC | + 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.16 (3.82 CUC) | 4.25 CUC | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.13 (2.57 CUC) | 2.38 CUC | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.32 (2.80 CUC) | 4.76 CUC | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.30 (1.57 CUC) | 1.85 CUC | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.62 (1.96 CUC) | 2.00 CUC | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (25 CUC) | 7 CUC | + 272% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 57% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (43 CUC) | 22 CUC | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (27 CUC) | 10 CUC | + 163% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €108 (131 CUC) | 54 CUC | + 144% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (67 CUC) | 27 CUC | + 145% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (11 CUC) | 4.36 CUC | + 144% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.57 (4.31 CUC) | 2.29 CUC | + 88% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.51 (4.23 CUC) | 1.98 CUC | + 113% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €495 (597 CUC) | 302 CUC | + 98% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (0.15 CUC) | 0.37 CUC | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (49 CUC) | 28 CUC | + 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (8 CUC) | 2.34 CUC | + 252% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 52% more expensive than in Cuba
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